Plan your trip
Where the yachts go, what is there, the best month for what you want to do, and the forecast for the days ahead.
The chart
Coastline from OpenStreetMap, drawn to scale. Pick a route, tap a point, or drag to move around.
4 h · Santa María snorkel The Arch first, then up the coast to snorkel Santa María Bay, with a swim stop on the way back. 15.5 miles (25 km) round trip
Stops, with distance from the marina
MarinaLandmarkBeachSnorkelWildlifeWhale season area
Typical routes. Your captain adapts them to the sea that day. Coastline © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Marina
Where your charter starts
Our yachts board here, in downtown Cabo, each at its own dock (the Sea Ray 65 at Fisherman's Landing restaurant, by the Cabo Escape terminal); your exact dock and a map link come on your boarding pass. It is a walk from the Médano Beach hotels and a taxi ride from the resorts along the corridor.
Where most charters start
What to see and doMarina
Sea Ray 65 boarding
The Sea Ray 65 meets you at Fisherman's Landing restaurant, by the Cabo Escape terminal, not inside the marina.
0.5 mi (0.7 km) from the marina
Beach
Cabo's swimming beach
The long beach and beach-club strip facing the bay. Afternoon cruises often come back along it, with the town lights coming on behind.
Starts outside the marina; beach clubs 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away
What to see and doSnorkel
Snorkel stop, minutes from the dock
A rocky point at the foot of Land's End, inside the bay. The water is calm and clear, and reef fish swim close to the surface. The first snorkel stop on most charters.
0.8 mi (1.3 km) from the marina
What to see and doBeach
Playa del Amor, bay side
A strip of sand on the calm bay side of Land's End, reached by boat. This is the side where people swim; your crew can drop you close.
1 mi (1.7 km) from the marina
What to see and doBeach
Playa del Divorcio, Pacific side
The back of Lover's Beach, facing the open Pacific. Big surf and a strong undertow: it is for photos from the boat, not for swimming.
1 mi (1.7 km) from the marina
What to see and doLandmark
El Arco, at Land's End
The granite arch at the very tip of the Baja peninsula, where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortez. The best angle is from the water, which is why every route passes it.
1.2 mi (1.9 km) from the marina
What to see and doWildlife
On the rocks by the Arch
California sea lions haul out on the rocks next to the Arch. Captains slow down and idle nearby so you can watch them without disturbing them.
1.3 mi (2 km) from the marina
What to see and doLandmark
Old lighthouse on the Pacific dunes
The westernmost point of the cape, with its 1905 lighthouse above the dunes. Sunset routes on the Pacific side head this way.
3.6 mi (5.7 km) from the marina
What to see and doSnorkel
Horseshoe cove, best snorkeling
A sheltered horseshoe cove up the coast, with reef along both points and clear water. One of the favorite snorkel stops in Los Cabos, and worth the ride on charters of four hours or more.
6.7 mi (11 km) from the marina
What to see and doSnorkel
The next cove over
The cove just past Santa María, with a sandy bottom and reef on both sides. Usually paired with Santa María on longer charters.
7.9 mi (13 km) from the marina
What to see and doSeasons
Tap a month for water and air temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset, and what that month is best for.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale season | Best | Best | Good | Good | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Off season | Good |
| Snorkeling | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Possible | Good | Best | Good | Good | Best | Best | Good |
| Sunsets | Best | Best | Best | Good | Good | Best | Good | Possible | Possible | Good | Best | Best |
| Days on deck | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Good | Possible | Possible | Good | Best | Best |
| Water | 74°F23°C | 72°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 72°F22°C | 75°F24°C | 77°F25°C | 81°F27°C | 85°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 81°F27°C | 78°F26°C |
| High | 77°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 84°F29°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 88°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 84°F29°C | 79°F26°C |
| Rainy days | 5% | 4% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 5% | 10% | 32% | 34% | 10% | 7% | 5% |
| Sunset | 5:56 | 6:16 | 6:29 | 6:40 | 6:53 | 7:06 | 7:08 | 6:52 | 6:23 | 5:54 | 5:35 | 5:37 |
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Forecast
The forecast covers about nine days. For dates further out, the planner shows typical conditions for that exact week.
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Practical tips
Marina Cabo San Lucas is in downtown Cabo, a walk from the Médano Beach hotels and a taxi or rideshare from the resorts along the corridor. Each yacht boards at its own dock inside the marina; your exact dock and a map link come on your boarding pass. The Sea Ray 65 meets you at Fisherman's Landing restaurant, by the Cabo Escape terminal. Coming in on a cruise ship? The cruise ship schedule shows which ships are in Cabo each day.
Cabo is on Mountain Standard Time all year, the same as Arizona. No daylight saving. Every time in your confirmation is Cabo time.
Rates are per boat and include 16% tax. The customary crew tip is 15%, paid in cash on board, in dollars or pesos. There is no dock fee on any of our yachts.
Reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear, sunglasses and a hat, a light layer for evenings, and cash for the tip. Towels are included on the Sea Ray 36, Sea Ray 40 and Azimut 45; bring your own on the others.
The bay and Land's End are usually calm. The Pacific side and open water have more swell. Take something before you board, sit toward the back of the boat and keep your eyes on the horizon.
The Port Captain decides when the harbor closes, usually for storms or strong wind. If the Port Captain closes the harbor, your charter moves to another date or your payment comes back in full.
Children are welcome. Tell us their ages in the request so the right life jacket sizes are on board. Every yacht except the Chaparral 28 has a head (bathroom).
Sea lions and whales are protected in Mexico, and captains keep their distance. Fishing happens only on the McKinna 70's sport-fishing charter, with the licenses included; the other yachts have no fishing permits, so fishing gear stays on land.
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